Abstract: In a soft start device for pneumatic systems comprising a primary inlet where compressed air can be supplied at primary pressure, wherein the primary inlet is, via a valve circuit, connected to at least one secondary outlet which can be coupled to a load and where compressed air can be discharged at secondary pressure, the secondary pressure being lower than or equal to the primary pressure, wherein a main valve is installed between the primary inlet and the secondary outlet, a restrictor device being installed in the bypass, wherein the main valve and the restrictor device together with further directional valves of the valve circuit are interconnected such and the valve circuit can be switched into a standard switching position for venting such that the secondary outlet is vented, the valves of the valve circuit are interconnected such that several further switching positions for venting are possible.

Abstract: In a soft start device for pneumatic systems comprising a primary inlet (P1) where compressed air can be supplied at primary pressure, wherein the primary inlet (P1) is, via a valve circuit, connected to at least one secondary outlet (P2) which can be coupled to a load and where compressed air can be discharged at secondary pressure, the secondary pressure being lower than or equal to the primary pressure, wherein a main valve of the type 2/2 nc (normally closed) which can be bypassed by means of a bypass (17) is installed between the primary inlet (P1) and the secondary outlet (P2), a restrictor device (13) being installed in the bypass (17), wherein the main valve (WV5) and the restrictor device (13) together with further directional valves (WV1, WV3, WV4, WV5, WV6) of the valve circuit are interconnected such and the valve circuit can be switched into a standard switching position for venting such that the secondary outlet (P2) is vented, the valves (WV1, WV3, WV4, WV5, WV6) of the valve circuit are interc

Abstract: A compressed air servicing device comprises several device modules (3) arranged in a row direction (2) and connected detachably with each other. At least two device modules (3) are detachably connected together by a module connector (4) placed between them, the module connector (4) having a through opening (14) by way of which the two device modules (3) are connected for fluid flow with one another. The module connector (4) is fitted with at least one sensor (15) connected with the through opening (14), such sensor (15) making possible monitoring of status data with respect to the flowing compressed air.

Abstract: A compressed air servicing device comprises several device modules (3) arranged in a row direction (2) and connected detachably with each other. At least two device modules (3) are detachably connected together by a module connector (4) placed between them, the module connector (4) having a through opening (14) by way of which the two device modules (3) are connected for fluid flow with one another. The module connector (4) is fitted with at least one sensor means (15) connected with the through opening (14), such sensor means (15) making possible monitoring of status data with respect to the flowing compressed air.

Abstract: A soft start device for compressed air systems comprises a primary inlet at which compressed air at a primary pressure may be supplied, the primary inlet being connected with a secondary outlet able to be coupled with a load, by a valve circuit, at which compressed air is taken at the secondary pressure lower than or equal to the primary pressure, a principal valve placed between the primary and secondary outlet, said principal valve being able to be shunted by a bypass, a choke device being placed in the bypass, the principal valve and the choke device together with further valves of the valve circuit being connected together in a circuit and the valve circuit placed in a standard venting switching setting that the secondary outlet is vented.

Abstract: A control module arrangement for a compressed air maintenance unit constructed like a battery and a compressed air maintenance unit, which has several maintenance modules in a row one after the other, wherein the control module arrangement has a bus interface for communicating with the maintenance modules via an internal bus of the maintenance unit. The control module arrangement has a diagnostic device for communicating with an input/output device of the maintenance unit, wherein the input/output device has a connector for connecting at least one diagnostic sensor separate from the maintenance unit and/or at least one pneumatic compressed air influencing actuator separate from the maintenance unit, wherein the control module arrangement can control the one or more compressed air influencing actuators via the input/output device and/or can receive diagnostic messages from the one or more separate diagnostic sensors.

Abstract: A vacuum handling device comprises includes a vacuum source having a suction nozzle means (6) operating on the ejector principle and furthermore a suction gripper (3) which possesses a gripper part (26) connected with the suction side of the suction nozzle (6). The housing of the vacuum source (2) and of the suction gripper (3) constitute a housing unit (4), the gripper part (26) being adjustably mounted on the housing unit (4) for setting in the acting suction direction (44) thereof.

Abstract: A vacuum producing device (1) possessing a principal suction nozzle unit (2) with a shut off valve (27) on the upstream side thereof and an additional suction nozzle unit (3) connected in parallel to the principal suction nozzle unit (2). While the supply of pressure medium for the principal suction nozzle unit (2) is controlled in a manner dependent on the negative pressure produced by controlling the shut off valve (27), the additional suction nozzle unit (3) remains (3) constantly in operation. This means that a complete build up of vacuum may be ensured in conjunction with a complete switching off of the principal suction nozzle unit (2) together with a resulting air economizing effect.

Abstract: A soft start device for compressed air systems comprises a primary inlet at which compressed air at a primary pressure may be supplied, the primary inlet being connected with a secondary outlet able to be coupled with a load, by a valve circuit, at which compressed air is taken at the secondary pressure lower than or equal to the primary pressure, a principal valve placed between the primary and secondary outlet, said principal valve being able to be shunted by a bypass, a choke device being placed in the bypass, the principal valve and the choke device together with further valves of the valve circuit being connected together in a circuit and the valve circuit placed in a standard venting switching setting that the secondary outlet is vented.

Abstract: A vacuum handling device comprises includes a vacuum source having a suction nozzle means (6) operating on the ejector principle and furthermore a suction gripper (3) which possesses a gripper part (26) connected with the suction side of the suction nozzle means (6). The housing of the vacuum source (2) and of the suction gripper (3) constitute a housing unit (4), the gripper part (26) being adjustably mounted on the housing unit (4) for setting in the acting suction direction (44) thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control module arrangement (20) for a compressed air maintenance unit (14) constructed like a battery and a compressed air maintenance unit (14), which has several maintenance modules (23-25) in a row one after the other, such as, e.g., pressure regulators, filters, oilers, or the like, wherein the control module arrangement has a bus communications means for communicating with the maintenance modules (23-25) via an internal bus (37) of the maintenance unit.

Abstract: A pneumatic arrangement comprising a plurality of servicing modules for the preparation of compressed air which are arranged on a common bus system adjacent to each other. Furthermore a control module for the implementation of control or/or monitoring functions and/or communication functions is connected with the bus system for the servicing modules. In addition a valve arrangement is connected with the common bus system, the control module also being adapted for the performance of control or/or monitoring functions for the valves of the valve arrangement, the valve arrangement constituting a subassembly with the servicing modules. As a result only one single control module is required for the servicing modules and the valve arrangement, there being a compact subassembly without unsupported connecting lines.

Abstract: A filter device for filtering compressed air having recognition means (24), which render possible recognition of the degree of contamination of the filter means (6) fitted. The recognition means (24) comprise a pressure differential sensor means (25) responsive to the pressure differential at the filter means (6) and a flow rate sensor means (26) responsive to the flow rate. Furthermore there is an electronic evaluating means (27) for linking the detected pressure differential values and the flow rate values to give a condition value relevant for the degree of contamination of the filter means (6) and to be compared with predetermined threshold values.

Abstract: A filter device for the filtration of compressed air, which is provided with a filter means (6) able to be deinstalled for cleaning and/or renewal purposes. Furthermore there is a detection means (52) which renders possible detection of the filter means (6) and which is able to produce an electrical detect signal dependent on the result of a detection operation, such signal being able to be employed for suitable purposes.

Abstract: A vacuum producing device (1) possessing a principal suction nozzle unit (2) with a shut off valve (27) on the upstream side thereof and an additional suction nozzle unit (3) connected in parallel to the principal suction nozzle unit (2). While the supply of pressure medium for the principal suction nozzle unit (2) is controlled in a manner dependent on the negative pressure produced by controlling the shut off valve (27), the additional suction nozzle unit (3) remains (3) constantly in operation. This means that a complete build up of vacuum may be ensured in conjunction with a complete switching off of the principal suction nozzle unit (2) together with a resulting air economizing effect.

Abstract: A connecting means for two parts in a fluid conducting assembly. The connecting means comprises coupling means located on joint sides opposite to one another on the parts, such means rendering possible a displaceable attachment together of the parts with an interlocking effect in the assembly direction. Furthermore connecting members are provided to act on opposite sides of the parts, of which at least one connecting member, is able to be locked using holding and securing means on the pushed together parts in order to set the relative position of same. Simultaneously the setting in place of a clamping means acting on the connecting members is facilitated. The connecting means renders possible a simple, secure and rapid coupling of the parts.